Margaret A. Kidd, Program Director, Supply Chain and Logistics Technology, College of Technology, University of Houston is Guest Speaker for CILT international webinar on Supply Chain Sustainability in the Maritime Sector
2011 National ITS Update - 2 25-11 public versionraymurphy9533
The 2011 National ITS Update is a hilevel overview by Ray Murphy of US DOT/FHWA major ITS Initiatives - including the Five Year ITS Strategic Research Plan (2010 – 2014) Major ITS Initiatives such as Applications for the Environment: Real-Time Information Synthesis (AERIS), the Clarus Initiative, the Vehicle Data Translator (VDT), the Integrated Mobile Observing (IMO) Project, and the Connected Vehicle Initiative.
Future of Autonomous Vehicles
The dream of self-driving vehicles has been a long time coming. It is however now within reach and the pressure is on the deliver on the vision. With sustained technology development, increased investment and raising public awareness, there is enormous interest in the imminent mainstream use of autonomous vehicles on the streets.
Although approaches vary from around the world, policy makers and urban planners in leading locations are now seeking to collaborate more with manufacturers, mobility providers, tech suppliers, logistics operators in order to align regulation for testing and mass deployment. And it goes both ways.
The investments being made in autonomy have rapidly shifted from millions to billions, so unsurprisingly those public and private organisations that are providing the funds are keen to ensure that the ROI is credible. There is much to play for and, although there has been substantial progress over recent years, significant questions on safety, social impact, business models and performance are still unanswered.
The Future of Autonomous Vehicles project was undertaken to canvas the views of a wide range of experts from around the world in order to create a clearer, informed global perspective of how autonomy will evolve over the next decade. Beginning with a discussion with government officials just outside Shanghai in July 2018 and ending with leaders from across the US autonomous vehicle community in the hills above Silicon Valley in February of 2020, this project has covered a lot of ground. In all, eight workshops and six additional discussions have engaged with hundreds of different opinions, shared perspectives and built considered future pathways.
This report is a synthesis of many voices and opinions on the likely future of autonomous vehicles. We hope that is useful.
Full project details are available on the dedicated mini site www.futureautonomous.org
Inter-modal Transport Data Sharing in Hong Kong: Use Case Development WorkshopTRPC Pte Ltd
The third phase of research for the Inter-Modal Transport Data-Sharing project was a workshop sponsored by Daimler Mobility, Via Transportation, Thales Transport & Security on use cases, policies and regulations, attended by 70 participants from 34 organisations around five tables followed by a plenary and hosted by HKU SPACE. Attendance was 100% and registrations had to close, a sure proof-of-concept for the relevance of data-sharing for the future development of sustainable mobility in Hong Kong. The focus on use cases came out of the fora held in May and June and demonstrates the progress being made as more stakeholders become involved.
There are great expectations around the future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and equally much uncertainty. Some believe that AVs will transform safety and efficiency and are making significant investments in this area. Others are concerned that the technological developments are outpacing society’s ability to adapt, and there is an urgent requirement to develop better regulation before there is widespread deployment. A global Open Foresight project exploring the key issues for the future of AVs is being undertaken by Future Agenda. Expert workshops around the world are building the informed view.
This project was kicked-off with a global review of the emerging landscape for autonomous vehicles. As well looking at the historical context for self-driving cars and trucks, this initial perspective explores the benefits of AVs; different issues for the movement of people vs. goods; the three primary drivers of adoption and the primary centres for innovation. It also includes commentary on the parallel developments in seaborne and air-based autonomous vehicles. It ends with some of the key questions to be explored by the project.
Margaret A. Kidd, Program Director, Supply Chain and Logistics Technology, College of Technology, University of Houston is Guest Speaker for CILT international webinar on Supply Chain Sustainability in the Maritime Sector
2011 National ITS Update - 2 25-11 public versionraymurphy9533
The 2011 National ITS Update is a hilevel overview by Ray Murphy of US DOT/FHWA major ITS Initiatives - including the Five Year ITS Strategic Research Plan (2010 – 2014) Major ITS Initiatives such as Applications for the Environment: Real-Time Information Synthesis (AERIS), the Clarus Initiative, the Vehicle Data Translator (VDT), the Integrated Mobile Observing (IMO) Project, and the Connected Vehicle Initiative.
Future of Autonomous Vehicles
The dream of self-driving vehicles has been a long time coming. It is however now within reach and the pressure is on the deliver on the vision. With sustained technology development, increased investment and raising public awareness, there is enormous interest in the imminent mainstream use of autonomous vehicles on the streets.
Although approaches vary from around the world, policy makers and urban planners in leading locations are now seeking to collaborate more with manufacturers, mobility providers, tech suppliers, logistics operators in order to align regulation for testing and mass deployment. And it goes both ways.
The investments being made in autonomy have rapidly shifted from millions to billions, so unsurprisingly those public and private organisations that are providing the funds are keen to ensure that the ROI is credible. There is much to play for and, although there has been substantial progress over recent years, significant questions on safety, social impact, business models and performance are still unanswered.
The Future of Autonomous Vehicles project was undertaken to canvas the views of a wide range of experts from around the world in order to create a clearer, informed global perspective of how autonomy will evolve over the next decade. Beginning with a discussion with government officials just outside Shanghai in July 2018 and ending with leaders from across the US autonomous vehicle community in the hills above Silicon Valley in February of 2020, this project has covered a lot of ground. In all, eight workshops and six additional discussions have engaged with hundreds of different opinions, shared perspectives and built considered future pathways.
This report is a synthesis of many voices and opinions on the likely future of autonomous vehicles. We hope that is useful.
Full project details are available on the dedicated mini site www.futureautonomous.org
Inter-modal Transport Data Sharing in Hong Kong: Use Case Development WorkshopTRPC Pte Ltd
The third phase of research for the Inter-Modal Transport Data-Sharing project was a workshop sponsored by Daimler Mobility, Via Transportation, Thales Transport & Security on use cases, policies and regulations, attended by 70 participants from 34 organisations around five tables followed by a plenary and hosted by HKU SPACE. Attendance was 100% and registrations had to close, a sure proof-of-concept for the relevance of data-sharing for the future development of sustainable mobility in Hong Kong. The focus on use cases came out of the fora held in May and June and demonstrates the progress being made as more stakeholders become involved.
There are great expectations around the future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and equally much uncertainty. Some believe that AVs will transform safety and efficiency and are making significant investments in this area. Others are concerned that the technological developments are outpacing society’s ability to adapt, and there is an urgent requirement to develop better regulation before there is widespread deployment. A global Open Foresight project exploring the key issues for the future of AVs is being undertaken by Future Agenda. Expert workshops around the world are building the informed view.
This project was kicked-off with a global review of the emerging landscape for autonomous vehicles. As well looking at the historical context for self-driving cars and trucks, this initial perspective explores the benefits of AVs; different issues for the movement of people vs. goods; the three primary drivers of adoption and the primary centres for innovation. It also includes commentary on the parallel developments in seaborne and air-based autonomous vehicles. It ends with some of the key questions to be explored by the project.
Future of autonomous vehicles initial perspective - 8 october 2018Future Agenda
Future of Autonomous Vehicles
With so much investment and tech development underway, many are asking where, how and when will we see self-driving cars, buses and trucks on the streets in earnest? A host of companies, cities and countries are competing and collaborating to move things forward – but is could be a decade or so before there is mass market traction. In addition, what about seaborne AV as well as drones, air-taxis and, maybe, pilotless planes?
Ahead of the launch of a detailed initial perspective in Shanghai in November this is a summary of 30 of the key issues that experts have already raised. As part of a major global open foresight programme we will be running 15 events around the world in the first half of 2019 exploring these and additional issues – building an informed, global view for all.
We have many key locations already defined, but if you are interested in hosting or co-hosting one of these events, do let us know and we can include as we work on the overall schedule. As with all our projects (e.g. www.futureofpatientdata.org) we will share all insights from each location and publish a global synthesis.
For more details contact tim.jones@futureagenda.org
This new research study is about Road Transport Challenges in India and describes how the country can respond to major evolution taking place in the transport sector.
Annual Conference on Roads & Highways : Going ForwardInfraline Energy
Twelfth five year plan. The value of roadways and bridge infrastructure in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.4% between 2012-17, to reach USD 10 Billion.
Indian road sector is looking forward to play a vital role in changing the connectivity landscape of the country by creating an extensive network of seamless, world class highways/roads highways which will provide linkages with minor ports, industrial towns and tourist centers.
The Road Development Plan Vision: 2021”prepared by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MORTH) envisaged a modest target of development of 10,000 km length of Expressways in the Country by 2021, against a need of Expressway Network of 15,766 km by 2020. Indian Government is committed that now participation in the Indian road sector will allow Investors to do business in a stable economic environment bolstered by sound and consistent policies and processes as well as an improved governance that will reduce the time and cost of doing business. It has launched major initiatives along with the amendments in old policies to upgrade and strengthen the road sector. The current government aims that the investment in this sector should be cost-effective, responsive, safe and environmentally sustainable. However key issues faced by the sector which should be addressed are delay in project awards, flimsy financial funding, and rigidities in contractual arrangements, land acquisition,delay in dispute resolution and various departmental clearances issues. Challenges are many – overall economic downturn, lack of equity in the market, difficulty in arranging debt, highly-leveraged balance sheets for highway developers.Environmental concerns have been on the top concern for the road sector. The provision of efficient, flexible, safe and clean transport infrastructure can be regarded as a necessary precondition for economic development as it boosts productivity by facilitating the movement of people and goods.
There is an improvement in domestic macro factors which has put India on a relatively stronger footing, Further India needs to bulletproof itself from adverse effects of recent global volatility and also needs to seize the opportunities that have emerged, and are likely to emerge, due to the changing world economic order.This spells out the need to accelerate growth of the roads network in the near future, and thus address the specific challenges.
Infraline is organizing “Annual Conference on Roads & Highways: Going Forward” which aims to focus on the specific challenges which will accelerate growth of the roads network in the near future. Groupthink emerging out of a collective assembly of all stakeholders has frequently been a great way to find solutions to stiff challenges.
Investigating willingness to pay for congestion pricing in peshawar universit...EditorIJAERD
Congested road is a perfect example of tragedy of the commons as there is no restriction for drivers not to
exploit it. Car users are independent in their traveling decisions but their decisions have negative consequences for
others for which they do not pay rather the non-users pay for them in the form of hard cash, inconvenience and lack of
safety. This unwanted but widely practiced phenomena has over-shadowed the livable environment even in universities
all across Pakistan particularly in Peshawar university campus (case study) where the environment is exacerbated by
minimum personalized vehicle holders for the maximum non-car commuters resulting from the free vehicular entrance
and biased provision of infrastructure. This leads to huge social divide, inequality and gender disparity. In addition to
finding appropriate rent for provision of new equitable, environment and gender friendly modes of transport like rental
bikes and golf carts, Willingness to pay for congestion pricing as proposed solution is investigated through online webbased questionnaire survey from 580 respondents and statistical analysis is used for selecting most feasible mode(s) of
alternate in-campus transportation. Results showed that 67.6% respondents were WTP for congestion charging and
55.3% selected golf carts as their preferred mode in campus followed by rental bike with 27.6%. Appropriate rent chosen
for golf cart was PKR 20 and less than PKR 20 for rental bikes by more than half of the respondents. Congestion pricing
was perceived as effective solution and proposed modes were opted as the preferred modes for traveling in campus.
Ppp for solving public transport woes in indiaAmit Jain
The public transport in most of the cities are dependent on buses, auto rikshaws, cycle rikshaws which are not able to meet the demand, prone to accidents, delays & traffic jams. The cities need to create an efficient and affordable public transport services. The private sector may be invited through PPP to develop an integrated public transport system in a city. The private sector may charge an appropriate user fee (fare) from the users and earn revenue from commercial activities like advertising, renting & leasing of commercial spaces etc to cover his capital and recurring cost.
Public-Private Partnership in Urban TransportJaspal Singh
The presentation highlights the different aspects of Public Private Partnership in Urban Transport. It highlights the investment required in this sector and what are the challenges faced by private investors.
Urban Transport Policy for Karachi and Other Pakistani CitiesWaheed Uddin
"Urban Transport Policy for Karachi and Other Pakistani Cities"
Note by U.S. Principal Investigator from the University of Mississippi CAIT: This policy paper presents a comprehensive overview of the USAID-Pakistan'sHEC transportation research project, including findings and recommendations from the July 2010 conference at NED University. More Info: U.S. National Academies
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/dsc/pakistan/PGA_052872
PPP Bankable Feasibility Study: A Case of Road Infrastructure Development in ...inventionjournals
Adequate and reliable bankable project feasibility study according to Adamuet al. (2015) determines the private sectors investment interest in a PPP transaction which centers around project demand forecast taking into account the willingness to pay, inter and intra-model competition, ramp-up effects, and long-term macro-economic effect and population growth rate. In order to achieve this, WEF (2013) noted that public sector needs to determine the project technical specifications, and also carry out a detail cost benefit analysis so as to determine the project’s commercial viability to be followed by proactive and professionalized stakeholder engagement. Efforts must also be made to mitigate the social and environmental impact of the proposed infrastructure. This is very essential in determining the bankability of any infrastructure development. This study is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of bankable feasibility study and factors affecting bankability of road infrastructure development under PPP concession. In order to achieve this aim, the study examined the concept of PPP models for infrastructure development and bankable feasibility process in a PPP framework. Data collection was through administration of well-structured questionnaire on the target population. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistic analytical techniques. The study revealed that there is urgent need to review the current Nigeria National Policy on PPP, institutional structure and individual capacity building in the area of PPP project preparation in order to encourage more private sector participation in the drive for provision and development of road infrastructure facility.
Electric Mobility and Development Worldbank UITP EVConsultEVConsult
The report, prepared by the World Bank and UITP—the International Association of Public Transport, and ESMAP—the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program, lays out basic principles for eMobility programs that respond to the climate, economic, fiscal, technical, institutional, and policy circumstances of different countries.
For-hire passenger transport services, including taxis, for-hire cars with drivers and some forms of on- demand micro-transit, are an essential component of well-functioning metropolitan areas. They deliver convenient door-to-door trips for those who either punctually or regularly require such services. Though they typically only account for a small share of overall trips, they are essential for some people, at some times and in certain circumstances.
Effective Project Preparation Process: A Key Factor to a Successful PPP Infra...inventionjournals
Management of PPP project preparation process according to WEF (2013) is quite complex because it involves large team and multiple stakeholders such as ministries, regulatory organs and regulations, engineering firms, banks as well as multiple interfaces between different project functional feasibility studies. It is therefore very important at this stage to put together capable and experienced cross-functional project team supported by committed political and project leadership in order to achieve a sustainable PPP project preparation process. The main feature of a PPP project preparation process includes; project planning, project coordination and project monitoring. This process according to Adamuet al. (2015) can be cost intensive, therefore the public sector needs to ensure sufficient upfront funding of the entire process.This study is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of road project preparation process in the development of road infrastructure under PPP concession. In order to achieve this aim, the study examined the concept of PPP models for infrastructure development and project preparation process in a PPP framework. Data collection was through administration of well-structured questionnaire on the target population. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistic analytical techniques.The study revealed that there is urgent need to review the current Nigeria National Policy on PPP, institutional structure and individual capacity building in the area of PPP project preparation in order to encourage more private sector participation in the drive for provision and development of road infrastructure facility.
UIC, the worldwide organisation of railways, brings together its Members in Budapest for its 94th General Assembly. Focus on Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), digital, sustainable issues and standardisation
Future of autonomous vehicles interim report summary - 29 august 2019-compr...Future Agenda
The Future of Autonomous Vehicles
Throughout 2019 we are undertaking a series of expert workshops around the world exploring the future of autonomous vehicles. To date 5 discussions have taken place in Los Angeles, Frankfurt, Singapore, Wellington and Melbourne.
This is the summary of a detailed interim report which is being shared from September 8th on www.futureautonomous.org
Additional events are taking place during Q4 of 2019 ahead of the release of a final report.
Future of autonomous vehicles initial perspective - 8 october 2018Future Agenda
Future of Autonomous Vehicles
With so much investment and tech development underway, many are asking where, how and when will we see self-driving cars, buses and trucks on the streets in earnest? A host of companies, cities and countries are competing and collaborating to move things forward – but is could be a decade or so before there is mass market traction. In addition, what about seaborne AV as well as drones, air-taxis and, maybe, pilotless planes?
Ahead of the launch of a detailed initial perspective in Shanghai in November this is a summary of 30 of the key issues that experts have already raised. As part of a major global open foresight programme we will be running 15 events around the world in the first half of 2019 exploring these and additional issues – building an informed, global view for all.
We have many key locations already defined, but if you are interested in hosting or co-hosting one of these events, do let us know and we can include as we work on the overall schedule. As with all our projects (e.g. www.futureofpatientdata.org) we will share all insights from each location and publish a global synthesis.
For more details contact tim.jones@futureagenda.org
This new research study is about Road Transport Challenges in India and describes how the country can respond to major evolution taking place in the transport sector.
Annual Conference on Roads & Highways : Going ForwardInfraline Energy
Twelfth five year plan. The value of roadways and bridge infrastructure in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.4% between 2012-17, to reach USD 10 Billion.
Indian road sector is looking forward to play a vital role in changing the connectivity landscape of the country by creating an extensive network of seamless, world class highways/roads highways which will provide linkages with minor ports, industrial towns and tourist centers.
The Road Development Plan Vision: 2021”prepared by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MORTH) envisaged a modest target of development of 10,000 km length of Expressways in the Country by 2021, against a need of Expressway Network of 15,766 km by 2020. Indian Government is committed that now participation in the Indian road sector will allow Investors to do business in a stable economic environment bolstered by sound and consistent policies and processes as well as an improved governance that will reduce the time and cost of doing business. It has launched major initiatives along with the amendments in old policies to upgrade and strengthen the road sector. The current government aims that the investment in this sector should be cost-effective, responsive, safe and environmentally sustainable. However key issues faced by the sector which should be addressed are delay in project awards, flimsy financial funding, and rigidities in contractual arrangements, land acquisition,delay in dispute resolution and various departmental clearances issues. Challenges are many – overall economic downturn, lack of equity in the market, difficulty in arranging debt, highly-leveraged balance sheets for highway developers.Environmental concerns have been on the top concern for the road sector. The provision of efficient, flexible, safe and clean transport infrastructure can be regarded as a necessary precondition for economic development as it boosts productivity by facilitating the movement of people and goods.
There is an improvement in domestic macro factors which has put India on a relatively stronger footing, Further India needs to bulletproof itself from adverse effects of recent global volatility and also needs to seize the opportunities that have emerged, and are likely to emerge, due to the changing world economic order.This spells out the need to accelerate growth of the roads network in the near future, and thus address the specific challenges.
Infraline is organizing “Annual Conference on Roads & Highways: Going Forward” which aims to focus on the specific challenges which will accelerate growth of the roads network in the near future. Groupthink emerging out of a collective assembly of all stakeholders has frequently been a great way to find solutions to stiff challenges.
Investigating willingness to pay for congestion pricing in peshawar universit...EditorIJAERD
Congested road is a perfect example of tragedy of the commons as there is no restriction for drivers not to
exploit it. Car users are independent in their traveling decisions but their decisions have negative consequences for
others for which they do not pay rather the non-users pay for them in the form of hard cash, inconvenience and lack of
safety. This unwanted but widely practiced phenomena has over-shadowed the livable environment even in universities
all across Pakistan particularly in Peshawar university campus (case study) where the environment is exacerbated by
minimum personalized vehicle holders for the maximum non-car commuters resulting from the free vehicular entrance
and biased provision of infrastructure. This leads to huge social divide, inequality and gender disparity. In addition to
finding appropriate rent for provision of new equitable, environment and gender friendly modes of transport like rental
bikes and golf carts, Willingness to pay for congestion pricing as proposed solution is investigated through online webbased questionnaire survey from 580 respondents and statistical analysis is used for selecting most feasible mode(s) of
alternate in-campus transportation. Results showed that 67.6% respondents were WTP for congestion charging and
55.3% selected golf carts as their preferred mode in campus followed by rental bike with 27.6%. Appropriate rent chosen
for golf cart was PKR 20 and less than PKR 20 for rental bikes by more than half of the respondents. Congestion pricing
was perceived as effective solution and proposed modes were opted as the preferred modes for traveling in campus.
Ppp for solving public transport woes in indiaAmit Jain
The public transport in most of the cities are dependent on buses, auto rikshaws, cycle rikshaws which are not able to meet the demand, prone to accidents, delays & traffic jams. The cities need to create an efficient and affordable public transport services. The private sector may be invited through PPP to develop an integrated public transport system in a city. The private sector may charge an appropriate user fee (fare) from the users and earn revenue from commercial activities like advertising, renting & leasing of commercial spaces etc to cover his capital and recurring cost.
Public-Private Partnership in Urban TransportJaspal Singh
The presentation highlights the different aspects of Public Private Partnership in Urban Transport. It highlights the investment required in this sector and what are the challenges faced by private investors.
Urban Transport Policy for Karachi and Other Pakistani CitiesWaheed Uddin
"Urban Transport Policy for Karachi and Other Pakistani Cities"
Note by U.S. Principal Investigator from the University of Mississippi CAIT: This policy paper presents a comprehensive overview of the USAID-Pakistan'sHEC transportation research project, including findings and recommendations from the July 2010 conference at NED University. More Info: U.S. National Academies
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/dsc/pakistan/PGA_052872
PPP Bankable Feasibility Study: A Case of Road Infrastructure Development in ...inventionjournals
Adequate and reliable bankable project feasibility study according to Adamuet al. (2015) determines the private sectors investment interest in a PPP transaction which centers around project demand forecast taking into account the willingness to pay, inter and intra-model competition, ramp-up effects, and long-term macro-economic effect and population growth rate. In order to achieve this, WEF (2013) noted that public sector needs to determine the project technical specifications, and also carry out a detail cost benefit analysis so as to determine the project’s commercial viability to be followed by proactive and professionalized stakeholder engagement. Efforts must also be made to mitigate the social and environmental impact of the proposed infrastructure. This is very essential in determining the bankability of any infrastructure development. This study is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of bankable feasibility study and factors affecting bankability of road infrastructure development under PPP concession. In order to achieve this aim, the study examined the concept of PPP models for infrastructure development and bankable feasibility process in a PPP framework. Data collection was through administration of well-structured questionnaire on the target population. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistic analytical techniques. The study revealed that there is urgent need to review the current Nigeria National Policy on PPP, institutional structure and individual capacity building in the area of PPP project preparation in order to encourage more private sector participation in the drive for provision and development of road infrastructure facility.
Electric Mobility and Development Worldbank UITP EVConsultEVConsult
The report, prepared by the World Bank and UITP—the International Association of Public Transport, and ESMAP—the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program, lays out basic principles for eMobility programs that respond to the climate, economic, fiscal, technical, institutional, and policy circumstances of different countries.
For-hire passenger transport services, including taxis, for-hire cars with drivers and some forms of on- demand micro-transit, are an essential component of well-functioning metropolitan areas. They deliver convenient door-to-door trips for those who either punctually or regularly require such services. Though they typically only account for a small share of overall trips, they are essential for some people, at some times and in certain circumstances.
Effective Project Preparation Process: A Key Factor to a Successful PPP Infra...inventionjournals
Management of PPP project preparation process according to WEF (2013) is quite complex because it involves large team and multiple stakeholders such as ministries, regulatory organs and regulations, engineering firms, banks as well as multiple interfaces between different project functional feasibility studies. It is therefore very important at this stage to put together capable and experienced cross-functional project team supported by committed political and project leadership in order to achieve a sustainable PPP project preparation process. The main feature of a PPP project preparation process includes; project planning, project coordination and project monitoring. This process according to Adamuet al. (2015) can be cost intensive, therefore the public sector needs to ensure sufficient upfront funding of the entire process.This study is aimed at assessing the effectiveness of road project preparation process in the development of road infrastructure under PPP concession. In order to achieve this aim, the study examined the concept of PPP models for infrastructure development and project preparation process in a PPP framework. Data collection was through administration of well-structured questionnaire on the target population. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistic analytical techniques.The study revealed that there is urgent need to review the current Nigeria National Policy on PPP, institutional structure and individual capacity building in the area of PPP project preparation in order to encourage more private sector participation in the drive for provision and development of road infrastructure facility.
UIC, the worldwide organisation of railways, brings together its Members in Budapest for its 94th General Assembly. Focus on Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), digital, sustainable issues and standardisation
Future of autonomous vehicles interim report summary - 29 august 2019-compr...Future Agenda
The Future of Autonomous Vehicles
Throughout 2019 we are undertaking a series of expert workshops around the world exploring the future of autonomous vehicles. To date 5 discussions have taken place in Los Angeles, Frankfurt, Singapore, Wellington and Melbourne.
This is the summary of a detailed interim report which is being shared from September 8th on www.futureautonomous.org
Additional events are taking place during Q4 of 2019 ahead of the release of a final report.
This study examined the influence of electronic government (e-government) implementation for the Ministry of Transport on fulfilling Saudi vision 2030 by transforming the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) into a logistics center linking three continents. Saudi vision 2030 aims to cut transportation costs by improving infrastructure, shorten importing and exporting times by streamlining and automating operations, and increase supply chain transparency through sector reform. Implementing e-government would improve government services and engagement through information and communication technology (ICT). This article focuses on four primary areas: i) making KSA a logistics center; ii) increasing the chance of living throughout the Kingdom; and iii) promoting long-term financial sustainability. The study is founded on the idea that logistics is a crucial component for competitive advantage and transportation (by land, sea, or air) is a logistical sub-process for Saudi enterprises that benefit from transport networks similar to the best in the world. The Kingdom's strategic location at the junction of three continents gives its transport sector a geographical competitive advantage that provides access to important emerging markets and critical sea lanes. Despite the optimistic future of the transport and logistics industries in KSA, some important hurdles must be overcome.
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GEOCAST ROUTING PROTOCOLS FOR VEHICULAR AD-HOC NETWORKS: A SURVEYijwmn
Geocast routing is considered to be advantageous in VANETs, as most of the safety applications are location-based and are relevant to a particular geographical area rather than individual vehicles. Hence, the geocast routing approach where data packets are delivered to a specific geographic area or zone of relevance has become an important research area among researchers and academicians. This article surveys the existing geocast routing protocols for the vehicular environment and compares them qualitatively based on various parameters. The pros and cons of each routing protocol are discussed. Certain directions for future research related to geocast routing protocols are also presented.
GEOCAST ROUTING PROTOCOLS FOR VEHICULAR AD-HOC NETWORKS: A SURVEYijwmn
Geocast routing is considered to be advantageous in VANETs, as most of the safety applications are
location-based and are relevant to a particular geographical area rather than individual vehicles. Hence,
the geocast routing approach where data packets are delivered to a specific geographic area or zone of
relevance has become an important research area among researchers and academicians. This article
surveys the existing geocast routing protocols for the vehicular environment and compares them
qualitatively based on various parameters. The pros and cons of each routing protocol are discussed.
Certain directions for future research related to geocast routing protocols are also presented.
White Paper on Transport Safety in the Era of Digital MobilityCarl Jackson
While remarkable progress has been made with technological, operational and behavioral improvements in the century-old, automotive-based transport systems used around the world, rapid technological changes are occurring that could amount to a reset in outcomes for transport users.
The future of autonomous vehicles 2019 Interim ReportFuture Agenda
There are great expectations around the future of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and equally much uncertainty. Some believe that AVs will transform safety and efficiency and are making significant investments in this area. Others are concerned that the technological developments are outpacing society’s ability to adapt, and there is an urgent requirement to develop better regulation before there is widespread deployment. A global Open Foresight project exploring the key issues for the future of AVs is being undertaken by Future Agenda. Expert workshops around the world are building the informed view.
This interim report shares the findings from the first five expert discussions in Los Angeles, Frankfurt, Singapore, Wellington and Melbourne. It highlights the emerging issues that are the source of major debate around the world. These include the impact of regulation; the ambition for less congestion; rethinking transport planning; the first/last mile challenge; the opportunities for automated freight and the need for more and better data sharing.
Hierarchical Digital Twin of a Naval Power SystemKerry Sado
A hierarchical digital twin of a Naval DC power system has been developed and experimentally verified. Similar to other state-of-the-art digital twins, this technology creates a digital replica of the physical system executed in real-time or faster, which can modify hardware controls. However, its advantage stems from distributing computational efforts by utilizing a hierarchical structure composed of lower-level digital twin blocks and a higher-level system digital twin. Each digital twin block is associated with a physical subsystem of the hardware and communicates with a singular system digital twin, which creates a system-level response. By extracting information from each level of the hierarchy, power system controls of the hardware were reconfigured autonomously. This hierarchical digital twin development offers several advantages over other digital twins, particularly in the field of naval power systems. The hierarchical structure allows for greater computational efficiency and scalability while the ability to autonomously reconfigure hardware controls offers increased flexibility and responsiveness. The hierarchical decomposition and models utilized were well aligned with the physical twin, as indicated by the maximum deviations between the developed digital twin hierarchy and the hardware.
Forklift Classes Overview by Intella PartsIntella Parts
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As planning for the forthcoming World Cup in 2022 also progressing, and with the fluctuation of fuel prices, the
country is on the cusp of a period of unprecedented transport development. The authorities in Qatar have been
proactive in addressing this expansion and addressing issues arising from the rising traffic volumes that are a direct
result of the substantial economic growth over the past decade. The authorities have implemented (or are in the process
of implementing) several major contracts to assist in the delivery of a world-class network. By the very nature of the
rapid transport development, many contracts are running in parallel; which made the country a massive work zone.
However, it is vital for the development of coherent policy, strategy and implementation that this commission must
interlink and provide crossover of ideas and concepts. The Public Work Authority (Ashghal) are committed to
maintaining and enhancing all elements of the growing national road asset. It has been recognized that there is a need
to enhance the existing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) capacity internally. The O&M team capability will also
be augmented with the outsourcing of services contained within the Network Management Services for the entire
infrastructure.
A National Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Master Plan has been developed for the State of Qatar (PWA
2012). The National ITS Master Plan and its supporting National ITS Architecture and National ITS Action Plan
document provide the strategic framework under which ITS Systems and services will be designed, deployed,
operated, and maintained in Qatar before 2022. The National ITS Master Plan comprises 15 strategies that, when fully
deployed, will deliver a world-class fully optimized transportation system (PWA 2013b). The deployment and
operation of the full-scale ITS system will have a great impact on the transportation system in Qatar. The impact
ranges from greatly enhancing the control capabilities of the network operators to enhancing the driving experience
of the road users by helping them to travel more safely on less congested roads. With improved information services
and integration, ITS bring economic, environmental, and cultural benefits to Qatar in many ways.
Authorities in Qatar have many areas to enhance and roles to fulfill to achieve an efficient ITS network to give
road users high-quality transportation systems and services. For that to be attainable, stakeholders in Qatar will have
to interact to successfully deploy and operate ITS projects in the state. These stakeholders identified as having an
interest in the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and use of the multimodal transportation
network in Qatar. Stakeholders may own or operate ITS equipment, or may manage, support, or be impacted by (i.e.
have a dependence on) the surface transportation system in Qatar. Key stakeholders with regards to the ITS systems
include Ashghal, Ministry of Interior (MOI), Ministry of Transport and Communications, Supreme Council for
Information and Communications Technology, Qatari Diar - Lusail Development, New Doha International Airport -
Qatar Airways, Qatar Railways Company, Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, Mowasalat– Taxi and bus, Doha Port
Authority, Hamad Hospital Ambulance and Flying Bird Services, and Kahramaa. The purpose of this paper is to
investigate the challenges in the implementation of ITS in Qatar. The paper outlines the existing ITS implementations
in Qatar, planned ITS services and technologies for deployment, and challenges facing the deployment of the systems.
2. Existing ITS Systems
Within the State of Qatar, there are several major ITS projects being implemented to support the nation’s economic
growth and to become a true competing world country. An inventory of the existing ITS deployments in Qatar was
prepared as part of the development of the National ITS Master Plan. The ITS roadway network deployments
identified as currently in use are listed below:
2.1.1. Traffic Management Center (TMC)
All ITS operations will be managed from the TMC located at the National Command Center. The local control
center of each ITS scheme will be operational to serve the intended ITS infrastructure and systems in the intended
area until all systems are integrated into the TMC.
2.1.2. Traffic Signal Systems
The state of Qatar is leaning towards replacing roundabouts with traffic signals. Part of the ITS systems in the
traffic signals is known as Adaptive Urban Traffic Control Systems. The most known one and the one being
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implemented in Qatar is the Sydney Coordinated Adaptive Traffic System (SCATS). Currently, 26 intersections out
of signalized intersections in Doha are controlled by SCATS.
2.1.3. Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras
Numerous CCTV cameras are deployed at intersections and most notably, on main expressways such as Doha
Expressway and Salwa Expressway. The current total number of operational CCTV cameras is more than 140. The
current purpose of the deployment of the CCTV Cameras is surveillance of the road network. Most of the current
CCTV Cameras deployed around Doha are operated by MOI.
2.1.4. Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)
Through 2016, several DMSs were introduced throughout Doha. The existing number of DMS exceeds 40 signs.
The signs were deployed throughout major routes in the City of Doha, signs are strategically deployed in newly
constructed expressways, which gives the control center full control over the roadway by displaying information
messages to drivers of the road condition ahead and the expected journey time.
2.1.5. Lane Control and Variable Speed Limit Signs (LCS and VSL)
The primary function of LCSs is to maximize roadway capacity and improve road safety. LCSs can provide lane-
specific information to road users, such as speed and lane usage (using a green arrow or a red cross indicating land
closure). Currently, over 30 signs along sections of Doha Expressway and around Ras Abu Abboud Tunnel are
deployed. However, this is still a small number in comparison with the deployment guidelines that indicate the
necessity to provide overhead LCS every 500 m on all expressways (PWA 2015).
2.1.6. Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) Systems
Weigh-in-Motion stations were deployed to detect overweight vehicles. After detection, the vehicle is supposed to
exit the road to protect the roadway pavement. Currently, six systems along Salwa Highway and one system along
Dukhan Highway are deployed to protect those highways. The implementation on Salwa Road, Qatar has successfully
reduced the number of over-weight violations from over 83% in 2007 to less than 1% by December 2011.
2.1.7. Overheight Vehicle Detection Systems (OVDS)
Many OVDS were deployed along various highways throughout Qatar for the protection of structures that do not
meet the minimum height clearance requirement. Overheight vehicles are alerted after being detected by this system
and then rerouted to protect the structure. Overheight vehicles will be detected by the OVDS systems. This system is
connected to the DMS ahead of the decision point (ahead of the roundabout) so that the vehicle can exit the intersection
from the right turn lane and avoid any damage to the structure.
3. Future of ITS systems
3.1. ITS Subsystems
Even though some of the subsystems may be found around Doha, they are not fully functional as planned. This
section explores the different subsystems and how the different parts are integrated as part of the future plans of the
ITS Network.
3.1.1. Traffic Management Center
When the construction of the TMC is completed and the center is fully operational, a Traffic Management Master
Software will be deployed to integrate and optimize the functionality of all ITS subsystems in the country. It forms
the User Interface for the TMC operators, giving them a single interface to control and operate the roadway network
through the ITS systems. The Traffic Management Master Software comprises decision support functionality which
offers the TMC operator a range of response plans when an incident or congestion has been detected. In addition, it
enables the TMC to optimize roadway network performance by managing it on a strategic level through the
prioritization of zones or corridors. A key tool in reducing congestion by routing drivers away from congestion and
incidents and optimizing the performance of priority zones and corridors, services are reliant on accurate and timely
traffic information. If drivers cannot rely on the quality of the information they receive, they are likely to ignore it.
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3.1.2. Automatic Incident Detection (AID) Systems
AID systems analyze in real-time, the data from traffic detectors that detect the presence of vehicles and their
characteristics. The AID system will raise an alert in the TMC when the data analysis identifies a potential incident
(e.g. crash, fire in a tunnel, vehicles traveling the wrong way, etc.), the TMC Operators team can then verify if there
is an incident by checking the nearest CCTV camera/s. For the near future, Qatar AID systems will use fixed point
traffic detectors. These include inductive loops, radar, video-based AID, and magnetometer detectors. As per the ITS
Deployment Guidelines, AID systems are currently a part of every Expressway ITS design, with Video-Based AID
being deployed in tunnels and either Magnetometer detectors or Radar AID on long stretches of roads (PWA 2015).
3.1.3. Closed Circuit Television Cameras
CCTV cameras provide surveillance of the transportation system and enhance situational awareness. CCTV enables
the operators to perform monitoring, detection, verification, and response activities. The deployment strategy of
CCTV cameras indicates that they will be installed throughout the Qatar roadway network to give 100% coverage of
the roads and intersections (PWA 2015).
3.1.4. Weigh-in-Motion Systems
WIM systems will be dynamically monitoring the weight of vehicles using sensors embedded in the road surface
and raise an alert at the roadside DMS if any. The only difference for the future plans of this subsystem is its connection
to the TMC. An alert will be sent once an overweight vehicle triggers the sensors to the TMC when an overweight
vehicle is detected. As for the planned deployment locations, Ashghal published a memorandum with the WIM
deployment strategy around the state of Qatar.
3.1.5. Overheight Vehicle Detection Systems
The current OVDS systems deployed in Qatar are fully operated when considering the detection of overheight
vehicles and the alarm that alerts a violator. However, the integration of all ITS networks will ensure that operators
are alerted of any violation as well as ensuring all data about the violators are collected. OVDS systems will be
strategically deployed in Qatar to protect all sub-standard structures around all major truck routes in the country.
3.1.6. Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS)
RWIS measure and monitor roadway weather conditions using different sensors. RWIS collects information related
to different weather conditions such as wind speed and direction, solar radiation, visibility, and temperature. The
information can be used to inform drivers of adverse conditions (e.g. sandstorms or fog), to determine when to conduct
road maintenance operations safely or when roadway maintenance is required. The RWIS systems in Qatar will be
linked both to the TMC and to nearby DMSs and/or VSL signs which will automatically warn drivers of adverse
weather conditions and reduce speed limits as part of the automated operations. The TMC will disseminate this
information on a wider scale using strategic DMS and other available information dissemination methods. Ashghal’s
maintenance teams will also have access to the data to use it in determining pavement and structures maintenance
interventions. RWIS will be strategically deployed around Qatar to cover all major and heavy congested roads.
3.1.7. Tunnel Safety Systems
Per the ITS Specifications in Qatar, a tunnel is a subsurface or enclosed highway structure of a length greater than
90 m with limited access and egress (PWA 2013a). The planned tunnels operations are extremely delicate and
complicated as it combines incidents, fire, smoke, and vehicle over-height detection systems to dynamically detect
any safety risks on the entrance to or inside a tunnel. The Qatar tunnel safety systems will comply with NFPA 502
and European Union Directive 2004/54/EC as a minimum (PWA 2015). All the different systems in the tunnel (i.e.
ventilation, fire detection, ITS, etc.) will be connected through software called SCADA. If any systems detect any
risk, an automatic response will be triggered through the SCADA system (e.g. fire extinguisher fans) in the tunnel and
immediate alerts in the TMC, who will then set warning messages on DMSs, close the tunnel to further traffic using
Lane Control Signs (LCS) and reduce speed limits using VSL signs. The OVDS will flash warning messages and/or
warning sirens for over-height vehicles and prohibit their entry into the tunnel. CCTV cameras will be required in all
tunnels. CCTV will also be used to provide heat-mapping of commercial vehicles and warning systems provided to
remove these from entering the tunnels, in the event of detection of a potential problem (e.g. over-heating engine
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and/or brakes). Transportation of regulated goods (previously called HAZMAT) on the approaches to tunnels will be
tracked in Qatar using Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and License Plate Recognition (LPR) devices which will
enable the TMC to identify vehicles carrying high-risk regulated goods and arrange for them to be escorted through
tunnels. The tunnel system will be temporarily controlled locally until the TMC is fully operational.
3.2. Impact on Road User
Driver compliance and interaction with the ITS systems and services is an essential component of the success of
the National ITS Program. In the future, drivers will be able to receive dynamic information on roadway network
conditions in-vehicle. This should influence their route choice or driving behavior (e.g. slowing down if a DMS is
telling them there is an incident ahead (i.e. crash), if the information is ignored by drivers or is not trusted to be an
accurate reflection of roadway network conditions then this will severely limit the effectiveness of the ITS services.
3.3. Impact on Road Safety
Improving Road Safety is one of the primary objectives for deploying ITS throughout the world, there are three
main areas where ITS deployments will contribute to improving Road Safety in Qatar. The three areas can be
summarized as follows:
3.3.1. Reducing Traffic Accidents
The reduction in traffic accidents through ITS systems can be achieved through the following approaches:
• Enforcement – Detecting and deterring dangerous driving and reducing average speeds using fixed speed,
average speed, and red-light running enforcement systems.
• Varying Speed Limits – Varying the speed limits on roadways to adapt to traffic flows and speeds will reduce
the stop/start characteristics of congested traffic and therefore reduce the number of rear-impact incidents.
Variable Speed Limits will also be used to reduce speed limits in hazardous driving conditions (fog, sandstorms,
etc.). This will be controlled by the traffic department in the MOI once fully functional.
• Warnings of hazards ahead – Messages about hazardous driving conditions or incidents will be displayed on
DMSs, warning drivers that there are problems ahead so that they can reduce speed or react accordingly
• Roadway Weather information – Dynamic detection of adverse weather conditions that can cause dangerous
driving conditions and warning drivers accordingly. Maintenance teams will be dispatched quicker too (e.g. to
clear drifting sand when high winds have been detected or predicted), minimizing secondary impacts and
improving accident survival.
3.3.2. Improve Accident Survival
ITS systems can help improve accident survival chances through the following approaches:
• Automatic Incident Detection - Faster incident detection and response can improve the survival chances in
serious accidents. The Roadway Incident Management Program will include ITS measures that will help
emergency vehicles reach accident locations in a shorter time.
• Automatic Vehicle Location – Vehicle tracking devices on Emergency Vehicles will enable the Emergency
Services to dispatch the nearest suitably equipped vehicle to respond to an incident, this will help to reduce the
response time to the incident.
• Pre-emption devices - The introduction of pre-emption devices in traffic signals will greatly affect the response
time of emergency vehicles and thus increasing the accident survival odds.
3.3.3. Minimize Secondary Impacts
ITS can also aid roadway operators in minimizing secondary impacts through the following approaches:
• Dynamic message signs – Warning drivers of hazards to enable them to reduce their speed or react accordingly.
Also, diversion routes will be given to re-route traffic away from the area of an incident.
• Intelligent road markings - Warning drivers of danger using flashing road markings
• Variable Speed Limits – Reducing speed limits when there is an incident ahead.
• Automatic Incident Detection CCTV –Faster detection of incidents through Automatic Incident Detection
and CCTV cameras will improve the management and clear up of incidents.
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• In-vehicle driver assistance - Warning drivers of hazards to enable them to reduce their speed or react
accordingly, including collision avoidance and Intelligent Speed Adaptation. Also, diversion routes will be given
to re-route traffic away from the area of an incident.
3.4. Existing Versus Future Systems
Table 1 provides a comparison between the approximate existing number of ITS systems currently deployed around
the country versus the future planned systems. The existing numbers are approximate since these numbers keep
changing due to construction. Exact quantities of ITS devices could not be estimated for all systems since the majority
of ITS designs are not final or accessible. However, Table 1 provides an idea of the deployment and placement of the
systems (Expressways, arterials, etc.).
Table 1. Summary of the Existing Systems versus the Planned Systems
ITS System Existing* Future
Traffic Signal Systems ≈ 30 intersections Every intersection on arterial and major collector
roads
CCTV Cameras ≈ 140 Cameras Deployment plans are to cover the roadway
network (all intersections and roads. Exact
numbers are not available.
Dynamic Message Signs ≈ 40 signs Deployment plans are to cover all major decision
points on expressways and arterial roads. Exact
numbers are not available.
Lane Control Signs ≈ 30 Sets Deployment plans are to cover all major decision
points on expressways and arterial roads. Exact
numbers are not available.
Weigh-in-Motion 6 WIM systems 70 WIM systems
Over-height Vehicle Detection 25 OVDS systems 65 OVDS systems
Road Weather Information System None 21 Systems
* These numbers change over time.
4. Discussion
With proper planning and coordination, the ITS network will provide a new dimension of monitoring and control
of the transportation network in Qatar. However, for a fully functional, practical, and integratable ITS network, the
following issues need to be considered and addressed.
4.1. Stakeholders Coordination
The first issue is related to the current situation of the different ITS subsystems. Due to the involvement of different
stakeholders, there is a need for an organized structure that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of each
stakeholder. Standard operational procedures should be shared among all stakeholders. The lack of cooperation and
communication can lead to duplications of some systems.
4.2. Adopting Other Countries’ ITS Systems
It is not necessary for a system that proved to work efficiently in one country to work the same way and result in
the same range of accuracy in another environment. Many factors can contribute to the performance of such a system
that can ultimately prove that it is not suitable to work in Qatar. Some systems may not achieve the required accuracy
due to the extreme humidity and heat and the abnormal traffic conditions in the country. All products or systems must
be tested extensively in the environmental conditions and high traffic volume of the country to ensure that they can
operate with the desired accuracy.
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4.3. Keeping up with the Technology
There is a big debate on the amount of time that it takes for the planning and installation phase of the ITS systems.
The current technologies were introduced around the time where the ITS department was initiated in Ashghal, in 2011.
A critical issue is that the technologies might be outdated because of this long period and planning must be for
technologies of the future. It is crucial to achieving the appropriate balance between moving beyond the existing
technologies of today and planning for the new technologies of the future. There are two extremes when it comes to
this issue. If planning is done based on the current approved list of ITS requirements and devices, the planning is being
developed on older and traditional systems that have been implemented years ago in other countries, where the benefits
can be limited. This would not position the country to take full advantage of their ITS program and implement a
cutting-edge ITS system with maximum benefits to both road users and stakeholders. The other extreme is to always
plan for newer devices to keep up with the technologies. However, being too optimistic about the new technologies
may come with the risk of the systems not achieving the desired targets of functionality or accuracy.
4.4. Existing Systems Integration
Many ITS subsystems were deployed before the release of the national ITS guidelines and the ITS Specifications
by Ashghal in 2013. Not all content of the guidelines was followed when designing and installing these subsystems.
In April 2017, Ashghal released the first version of a document detailing the ITS Verification and Validation Plan.
These documents are directed at the parties that are involved in the design and implementation of the ITS systems.
Expected users of these documents are designers, systems integrators, contractors, supervision consultants, and
equipment vendors. The documents state that ITS devices should follow The National Transportation
Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Guide. The purpose of this document is to assist in understanding,
specifying, and using a consistent set of defined and standardized communications protocols and methods for ITS
devices. The NTCIP collection of data and protocol definitions should be used to assure that devices and systems,
both at the roadside and between control centers, use open protocols and can easily communicate with each other
(PWA 2017). Since this document is very recent, it is not guaranteed that all ITS subsystems installed before the
release of the documents have the same connection protocol. Thus, there is a chance that those devices can’t be
integrated into the same system.
4.5. The Country’s Culture
When planning the ITS systems to be implemented, authorities must recognize that past experiences from other
countries may not perfectly be suitable in Qatar. Cultural and legal issues are often causes of interruption to the success
of ITS programs and systems. Many ITS systems require adjustments to the traffic law to be permitted for use or for
them to be highly effective. Authorities and public safety departments may also face cultural barriers that limit the
effectiveness of information sharing, sharing of CCTV video images, or coordination on incident response. For
example, the authorities refused the concept of having front-facing automated incident detection cameras inside
tunnels even though it is recommended by the manufacturer to achieve higher accuracy. So, there is always a concern
regarding the balance between respecting the culture and ITS systems efficiency. There are also some concerns
regarding the driver’s behavior when it comes to compliance with the information given by ITS systems such as LCS
and DMS.
4.6. Budget Constraints
Whilst Qatar’s economic outlook looks favorable in the short to medium term, the huge decrease in oil prices has
impacted Qatar as oil is the main source of income for the state of Qatar. This caused a huge drop in Qatar’s budget
for infrastructure. Many of the previously funded projects were deferred to post 2022. A huge rationalization exercise
was done on the designs of expressways and local roads and many of the elements were dropped out especially in the
areas of landscape and ITS. The previous designs of ITS in Qatar focused on bringing the best ITS systems to the
roads without considering the budget. These budget changes may impact the ITS deployment in the country.
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5. Conclusion
The introduction of a fully operational ITS network in the State of Qatar will help in a more efficient and controlled
road network that will help the economy and population growth in the country. Currently, there are several major ITS
projects being implemented to support the nation’s economic growth. A few ITS subsystems are already deployed
around Doha and are not working to their full capabilities since there is no real integration between the systems. When
fully optimized, ITS will have a significant and influential impact on the way transportation services are delivered in
Qatar. It will help the growth and management of the transportation network in many ways; mainly helping road users
to travel more safely, on less congested roads, and on better public transportation services with improved information
services. Ideally, the effect of ITS on the environment and the traffic conditions is assessed by measuring the change
in parameters such as the average trip delays for commuters and the average gas consumption for vehicles. This can
provide an understanding of the importance of the deployed ITS systems as well as pinpointing the weak points in the
overall network architecture or specific technology deployment. For the case of Qatar, however, such measurements
are not possible at the current stage of ITS deployment. Ashghal, in anticipation of the upcoming world cup, has
introduced an expressway construction strategy; where most of the major routes in Qatar will be reconstructed as free
flow roadways with full functioning ITS systems (i.e. full monitoring and full control over the roadway). The overall
architecture of the ITS in those expressways depends on the connectivity between the roads and onto the main software
in the TMC. The majority of the expressways are still under construction. Subsequently, this results in major gaps in
the ITS network, and only standalone devices that are currently functional with no integration to the main control
center. Until the ITS network is completely up and running, enough data can be collected to assess the impact of the
ITS network on Qatar’s traffic and environment.
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